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Teams in the West Valley League that wrote off Chatsworth when sisters Kim and Gennifer Brandon graduated three and two years ago respectively might need to rethink the notion that the Chancellors aren’t contenders anymore.

The reason is, coach Michelle Chevalier revealed Wednesday a new pair of sisters checked into school recently.

Thomesha and T’liyah Smith from Texas by way of Georgia are forwards with near 6-foot frames.

According to Chevalier, the girls father is a military officer and he has been stationed in California for the next three years.

Chevalier also said the girls have flown under the radar because they were constantly moving around the country but Albany (New York) and Cal St. Northridge have shown early interest since finding out the girls are settled in.

Thomesha is a senior and T’liyah is a junior.

The duo will team with Jasmine Wooton, sophomore Christina Porvenzano and freshman Lindsey Rodriguez to instantly put Chatsworth back on the map.

There is no quarterback controversy at Oaks Christian after Richie Harrington replaced struggling starter Trevor Gretzky on Friday at St. Bonaventure and passed for four touchdowns to help the Lions overcome a 19-point second-half deficit in a 33-32 overtime victory.

“Harrington obviously showed he can play, and we would have no trouble going to him again if we can’t move the ball, but Gretzky is still the starter,” Oaks Christian coach Bill Redell said.

However, there is one big change: Now, Harrington and Gretzky are sharing nearly equal reps in practice, Redell said, as the Lions prepare to face Calabasas on Friday, followed by a much-anticipated showdown Oct. 1 against visiting Westlake.

“Normally, it would 80-20, but now it’s closer to 50-50,” Redell said.

Also, receiver Jordan Payton, a USC-bound junior, might miss his second game in a row because of an ankle injury. Redell said Payton is questionable, along with tight end/defensive lineman Dillon van der Wal (leg).

There is no quarterback controversy at Oaks Christian after Richie Harrington replaced struggling starter Trevor Gretsky on Friday at St. Bonaventure and passed for four touchdowns to help the Lions overcome a 19-point second-half deficit in a 33-32 overtime victory.

“Harrington obviously showed he can play, and we would have no trouble going to him again if we can’t move the ball, but Gretsky is still the starter,” Oaks Christian coach Bill Redell said.

However, there is one big change: Now, Harrington and Gretsky are sharing nearly equal reps in practice, Redell said, as the Lions prepare to face Calabasas on Friday, followed by a much-anticipated showdown Oct. 1 against visiting Westlake.

“Normally, it would 80-20, but now it’s closer to 50-50,” Redell said.

Also, receiver Jordan Payton, a USC-bound junior, might miss his second game in a row because of an ankle injury. Redell said Payton is questionable, along with tight end/defensive lineman Dillon van der Wal (leg).

STRONG SAFETY MIGHT BE CHAMINADE BACK’S TRU POSITION

Tru Jarvis, a top running back at Chaminade, has rushed for 207 yards and six touchdowns to help the Eagles climb to No. 2 in the Southern Section Western Division poll, but his college future might be as a safety.

“Tru weighs about 190 pounds, and he’s very athletic, so most of the schools like him on defense,” Chaminade coach Ed Croson said. “He’s being recruited by New Mexico State, San Diego State, Fresno State and a bunch of others, but he doesn’t have any official offers yet.”

In the meantime, it looks like Chaminade has discovered a receiver in junior Ned Hurlbut, who has five receptions for 142 yards and three touchdowns. He has helped Chaminade average 37 points and 418 yards per game.

Chaminade (2-0) is one of four Mission League teams still undefeated, along with Serra (3-0), St. Francis (2-0) and Cathedral (2-0). Overall, the league is 11-2-1.

“We’re working hard and just trying to get better,” Croson said. “The young guys are growing up, and the older guys are doing a great job.”

Westlake (2-0) and Royal (2-0) are the only undefeated teams remaining in the Marmonte League, but not for long because they meet at 7 p.m. Friday at Westlake.

Westlake, the defending Northern Division champion, has won 16 in a row and is a heavy favorite.

“We’re trying to figure out the best way we can hang with Westlake, but obviously there are matchup problems because they’re so good in so many areas,” Royal coach Kevin Flye said. “Our whole deal is, if we can match up with teams across the lines, we always play well. But Westlake is a beast. They’re big, plus they have guys all over the place.

“But I told me players that it’s not often you get to play the No. 1 team in the state, so we have an opportunity and the kids are looking forward to it.”
– Gerry Gittelson

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